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Jürgen Klopp: I can deal with the pressure of being Liverpool manager - that’s why I came here

The Liverpool manager tells Henry Winter why he wants Gerrard to be next in line at Anfield

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Henry Winter, Chief Football Writer

May 19 2017, 12:01am, The Times

Klopp believes the club should nurture relationships with former playersBRADLEY ORMESHER/THE TIMES

Jürgen Klopp’s love for Liverpool is focused on qualifying for the Champions League this weekend, strengthening a squad that he believes can compete in Europe, and nurturing Steven Gerrard as a future manager for the club.

In an interview at Anfield yesterday, Klopp spoke about his “privilege” in overseeing Liverpool’s footballing fortunes, and his sense of responsibility for his legacy.

“It’s perfect that we can involve Steven. What a guy, he’s fantastic,” Klopp said of the former captain, who is now under-18 coach. “He was one of the world’s best footballers ever. We had him last winter when he had a break in the USA [from LA Galaxy] and he had a few sessions with us, a few shooting sessions, and I thought what is…